Stuart
Job Description The OSP Technician is responsible for supporting the successful completion of outside plant (OSP) underground fiber construction projects in Indiantown, FL. This role plays a critical part in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of underground fiber optic and broadband infrastructure. Responsibilities include hands-on OSP fieldwork such as pulling and blowing fiber, conduit installation and splicing support, fiber placement, and troubleshooting assistance. This is a physically demanding, outdoor position requiring stamina, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety protocols. The OSP Technician is essential to ensuring underground fiber projects progress efficiently, safely, and to quality standards from start to finish. We are specifically seeking candidates with prior experience working in UG FTTH (Underground Fiber-to-the-Home) environments, preferably with Hexatronic fiber optics. What You’ll Do • Perform physical OSP fieldwork supporting underground fiber construction activities., • Pull and blow fiber optic cable through underground conduit systems., • Assist with conduit installation, handholes, vaults, and fiber placement., • Support fiber splicing operations, including preparation, organization, and basic troubleshooting., • Assist with identifying, reporting, and resolving fiber and conduit issues as directed., • Load, unload, stage, and transport fiber reels, conduit, and construction materials., • Prepare and maintain construction sites by removing debris, hazards, and obstructions., • Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently., • Perform manual labor tasks including digging, trenching, lifting, carrying, and material handling., • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas., • Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding progress, issues, and safety concerns., • Assist equipment operators and management as needed., • Follow all OSHA, company, and client safety policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications • Ability to perform physically demanding OSP work, including lifting heavy materials, pulling fiber, and working outdoors in varying conditions., • Willingness to work in trenches, confined spaces, and around active construction equipment., • Basic understanding of underground construction and jobsite safety practices., • Reliable attendance and punctuality with a strong work ethic., • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English., • Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from job sites. Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience as an OSP Technician, underground fiber laborer, or telecom construction worker., • Experience pulling and/or blowing fiber optic cable., • Exposure to fiber splicing environments, conduit systems, and underground plant infrastructure., • Basic knowledge of fiber troubleshooting, repair support, or testing., • Experience working with Hexatronic fiber optics (strongly preferred)., • OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety certification., • Excavation or underground utility experience is a plus., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented outdoor environment. About Us As fiber build experts, ByVerTek provides turnkey services for broadband infrastructure projects where failure is not an option. From design, engineering and locating, to aerial and underground construction and fiber-to-the-home fulfillment, we help digital providers build, upgrade, and maintain the physical infrastructure for delivering high-speed Internet, video, voice, wireless and IoT services – from residential and commercial builds to state-wide fiber network expansions. Our dedication to do it all correctly, safely, on time and on budget has earned us ongoing business from many of the biggest names in the industry. Plus, as a minority owned and controlled business, we can help you meet spending goals for diverse supplier programs. We Offer Our Employees: • Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time, • Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year, • Medical insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Company Paid Life/AD & D insurance, • Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families, • Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage, • Supplemental benefits plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses, • Flexible Spending accounts, • 401K, • Company Bonus Program EEO Statement ByVerTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.